Ladybridge High School
| Established | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Type | Community school |
| Headteacher | Mr Martin Witter |
| Location |
New York Junction Road Deane Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 4NG England |
| Local authority | Bolton Council |
| DfE number | 350/4805 |
| DfE URN | 134646 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 866 as of March 2016 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Website | School webs |
Ladybridge High School (formerly The Deane School) is a mixed secondary school located in the Deane area of Bolton in the English county of Greater Manchester.[1]
It is a community school administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
History
The Deane School was built in 1969 as a grammar school and a secondary modern school on the same site, a fact reflected in the mirrored architecture of the school buildings. It later became a comprehensive school with students split into two "populations" and forms named after the letters of the school name.
The Deane School also had the rare distinction of a school farm, which is still part of Ladybridge High School. This was established in 1970 to help children from its mostly urban catchment area experience working with animals. As well as conventional livestock the farm became a centre for rare and endangered species, including Pygmy Goats and Pot-bellied pigs.
During the late 1980s Deane School also had a capped England footballer as headmaster, Warren Bradley.
After a period of decline at the turn of the century, The Deane School was put into special measures by Ofsted due to a series of poor inspections. In 2004 the school was reopened as part of the 'Fresh Start' programme and was renamed Ladybridge High School. As part of this Ladybridge High became part of the Brook Learning Partnership - a collaborative partnership with Rivington and Blackrod High School.
Academics
Ladybridge High School offers GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals and the DiDA as programmes of study for pupils. The school also has a specialism in sports and also offers its sports facilities for use to the local community.